How To Fix PN172 - List not saved in PC file. Error number: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: List not saved in PC file. Error number: &

What causes this issue?

The PC file could not be created.
This could be due to one of the following errors (error number):
The PC file could not be opened
The PC file could not be written
Wrong file size
Wrong internal data format (wrong column width)
Wrong document type

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the file name and path on your PC. Make sure that your PC has
sufficient hard disk storage space.
File names may have the following extensions:
.DBF
.DAT
.TXT
Make sure that your file name has one of these extensions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN172 - List not saved in PC file. Error number: & ?

  The SAP error message PN172, which states "List not saved in PC file," typically occurs when there is an issue with saving a report or list generated in SAP to a local PC file. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  File Path Issues: The specified path for saving the file may not exist or may not be accessible.
  File Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory on the local machine.
  File Format Issues: The format in which you are trying to save the file may not be supported or may be incorrectly specified.
  SAP GUI Settings: There may be issues with the SAP GUI settings or configurations that prevent saving.
  Network Issues: If you are working in a networked environment, there may be connectivity issues affecting file saving.
  Disk Space: The local disk may be full, preventing the file from being saved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Path: Ensure that the path you are trying to save the file to exists and is correct. You can try saving to a different location, such as the desktop.
  Verify Permissions: Check the permissions for the directory where you are trying to save the file. Ensure that you have write access.
  Change File Format: If you are trying to save in a specific format (e.g., .txt, .csv), ensure that the format is supported and correctly specified in the save dialog.
  Review SAP GUI Settings: Check the SAP GUI settings to ensure that the local file saving options are correctly configured. You can reset the settings to default if necessary.
  Check Network Connectivity: If you are working in a networked environment, ensure that your connection is stable and that there are no issues with the network.
  Free Up Disk Space: Check the available disk space on your local machine and free up space if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding solutions to specific error messages and issues encountered by other users.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module or transaction you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.